Assignment 3/24 - Birth defects (listed on pg 159) chose 3 and find links to support groups and information.
Celebral Palsy
Sheldon O. Zisook, president and founder of the firm, has a child who was born with cerebral palsy. He understands what it means to care for a handicapped child. Subsequently, he became one of the largest birth trauma attorneys in the country. You should find this web site very helpful. NINDS Cerebral Palsy Information Page
RESPONSIVENESS
(Baby's reaction when nose is irritated)
No response
Grimace
Cough or sneeze
COLOR
Light-skinned child: Blue or pale
Dark-skinned child: Grayish or pale
Light-skinned child: Body pink, limbs blue
Dark-skinned child: Strong body color, grayish limbs
Light-skinned child: Completely pink
Dark-skinned child: Strong color with pink lips, palms, and soles
The apgar scale is used shortly after delivery, about 1 minute after the baby is born. The scale checks the childs physical condition. The infant is given a rating from 0 to 2 in each of these five areas: heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflex to stimulation, and skin color. A lower score than 6 to 10 is a sign that the baby needs special medical attention.
Assignment 3/24 - Birth defects (listed on pg 159) chose 3 and find links to support groups and information.
Celebral Palsy
Sheldon O. Zisook, president and founder of the firm, has a child who was born with cerebral palsy. He understands what it means to care for a handicapped child. Subsequently, he became one of the largest birth trauma attorneys in the country. You should find this web site very helpful.NINDS Cerebral Palsy Information Page
Support Group
Children's Hemiplegia & Stroke Associationhttp://www.chasa.org/?gclid=CLfy5Ly88JkCFRpN5QodOWZ-RA
Cystric fibosis
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?How common is cystic fibrosis?
Support Group
Boomer Esiason foundationhttp://www.esiason.org/newsResourcesSupport.html
Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (DS), also called Trisomy 21, is a condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, both mentally and physically. It affects about 1 in every 800 babiesby Len Leshin, M.D., F.A.A.P.
(Baby's reaction when nose is irritated)
Dark-skinned child: Grayish or pale
Dark-skinned child: Strong body color, grayish limbs
Dark-skinned child: Strong color with pink lips, palms, and soles
The apgar scale is used shortly after delivery, about 1 minute after the baby is born. The scale checks the childs physical condition. The infant is given a rating from 0 to 2 in each of these five areas: heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflex to stimulation, and skin color. A lower score than 6 to 10 is a sign that the baby needs special medical attention.